An Australian-made solar-powered race car has narrowly set a provisional Guinness World Record in a 1,000 kilometre race, claiming the title with just six minutes to spare.
Key points:
- Sunswift 7 set a record by travelling 1,000km on a single charge in under 12 hours
- The car suffered tyre and battery issues during the race, almost costing the UNSW team the record
- Its creators say it won’t be a “production car of the future” because of cost and other practicalities
The Sunswift 7…
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